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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.

U.S. , China agree to rid N.Korea of nukes

Bound by threats from North Korea, the U.S. and China agreed Saturday to rid the bellicose nation of nuclear weapons in a test of whether the world powers can shelve years of rivalry and discord, and unite in fostering global stability.


150 Valley kids learning benefits of positive choices through day of fun

Kim Jackson lovingly remembers the day her late husband, Kevin Jackson, had his class of at-risk youngsters wear ties he had brought.


Niles Relay raises more than $50K for cancer research

The city kicked off Trumbull County’s first Relay for Life event this weekend at the Mayor Infante Wellness Center at Waddell Park.


Austintown run/walk with dogs today benefits Angels for Animals

It looked like a 3-mile run/walk with dogs, but it was really a homework assignment.


TV viewer alerted Augusta officials of Tiger's violation

Augusta National kept Tiger Woods in the Masters on Saturday, saying it would be "grossly unfair" to disqualify him for a rules violation that club officials didn't immediately recognize.


Shioma Gordon, Dominic Zinghini to wed in May

Shioma Gordon of Warren and Dominic Zinghini of Fair Port Harbor, Ohio, are engaged. Joan Campbell

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Miss Grachanin, Mr. Robinson to marry in May

campbell May 11 has been chosen for the wedding date of Dr. Kristin A. Grachanin and Matthew S.

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Sheridan-Axelson engagement is announced

Thomas and Patricia Sheridan of Boardman and William and Leslie Axelson of Canfield are announcing

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Miss Epperson, Mr. Fulytar plan June ceremony

The engagement of Jamie Epperson and Tim Fulytar, both of Hubbard, is being announced by their

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Dinner to benefit Relay for Life


Benefit run, walk set at Austintown park

Benefit run, walk set at Austintown park AUSTINTOWN There will be a Tails on Trails 5k run/1


I -680 construction, restrictions to begin Monday

Starting Monday through mid-May, Interstate 680 northbound and southbound between Market Street and South Avenue will have daily restrictions for bridge painting and sealing, the Ohio Department of Transportation announced.


Volunteers requested for Berlin Lake Cleanup April 27

The Berlin Lake Association will have a spring cleanup for the lake on April 27.


Route 7 resurfacting starts Monday from Rogers to Columbiana

Work will begin Monday to resurface about 14 miles of state Route 7 in Columbiana County.


Steel spoil Phantoms bid for second place

The Phantoms won’t have home-ice advantage to start next week’s playoffs.


Slain Struthers boy repeatedly beaten, subjected to freezing, prosecutors say

Zaryl G. Bush beat, tortured and killed 14-year-old Teddy Foltz; and the boy’s mother, Shain Widdersheim, was complicit, prosecutor alleges.


Teenager from China makes Masters history

The 14-year-old from China became the youngest player to make the cut at the Masters.


D&L Hearing canceled, commission member declares conflict

An Ohio Oil and Gas Commission member removes himself from proceedings over a conflict of interest


Errors, missed opportunities plague YSU baseball team

YSU hosts Valparaiso again today at Eastwood Field


Applications come in for South Range open enrollment

In an effort to address dropping elementary class sizes, South Range has opened its doors to residents of surrounding districts.


SPORTS DIGEST || YSU tennis falls, 4-3

YSU tennis falls, 4-3 Boardman The Youngstown State women’s tennis team dropped a 4-3 dual to


Valley religious groups mix to share food, fellowship at fundraiser

Participants may sample church food specialties and share in interfaith fellowship.


‘Right-to-work’ petitioners seek November vote

By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Backers of a proposed constitutional amendment to make


Riding with … Dave Blaney

Riding with … Dave Blaney Friday: The Hartford native’s best lap was at 191.891 mph as he


High School baseball at a glance

INTER TRI-COUNTY LEAUGE MINERAL RIDGE Division IV Coach: Andrew Barker, second year at Ridge,


St. Columba Cathedral stages Youth Choir Festival today

Staff report youngstown The Diocese of Youngstown’s 2013 Youth Choir Festival is planned today


Hubbard family helping support Relay for Life

A Mahoning Valley high school student is carrying on a family tradition to support the fight against cancer.


Weathersfield voters to face 2.5-mill fire levy

By MARY SMITH news@vindy.com MINERAL RIDGE Weathersfield Township voters are being asked to


Tribe’s Masterson blanks White Sox, 1-0

On a pitching staff that’s been battered and bruised, Justin Masterson is performing like an ace.


President Obama signs Chaney students’ book

Last year’s sixth-graders from Chaney’s Visual and Performing Arts program are pictured on the back cover of the book, “A Walk in the Garden,” they helped develop along with a professional author and illustrator. A copy of the book was signed by President Barack Obama, who signed it last fall and sent it back to the school.


Lawyer: Girl saw online details of attack

Associated Press SARATOGA, Calif. Fifteen-year-old Audrie Pott passed out drunk at a friend’s


Day leads after two rounds at Augusta

This Masters is still a long way from taking shape.


US officials downplay N. Korea’s firepower

Associated Press WASHINGTON On the brink of an expected North Korean missile test, U.S.


newsmakers

newsmakers Rick Ross apologizes for pro-rape lyrics NEW YORK A day after Reebok ended its


Today’s entertainment picks:

Today’s entertainment picks: v Youngstown Symphony Orchestra, 8 p.m.: The program includes Rimsky-


Obamas pay $112,214 in taxes

Obamas pay $112,214 in taxes WASHINGTON President Barack Obama made less in 2012 than in any


sunday news shows

sunday news shows Guest lineup Guest lineups for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week”:


School mulls discipline of teacher for Nazi assignment

Associated Press ALBANY, N.Y. A high-school English teacher faces disciplinary action for giving


Source: Immigration bill could exclude many

Associated Press WASHINGTON A promised path to citizenship for the 11 million immigrants in the


LOTTERY

LOTTERY Friday’s numbers OHIO evening drawings: Pick 36-2-0 Pick 43-2-4-6 Pick


Safety issues found at 30 pharmacies

Safety issues found at 30 pharmacies WASHINGTON The Food and Drug Administration says it has


US retail sales fell 0.4 percent in March

Associated Press WASHINGTON Sales at U.S. retailers fell in March from February, indicating that


Selected local stocks

Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .70, 32.825 .08 Avalon


Officials: Package sent to sheriff could have killed

Associated Press PHOENIX Arizona authorities say a package addressed to Sheriff Joe Arpaio


Underwood raises a tempest

By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Country-pop superstar Carrie Underwood doesn’t


Consol's updates its Utica operations

Company will drill 11 horizontal wells in Ohio this year


‘Lincolns’ gather in Columbus

Associated Press COLUMBUS John Cooper’s obsession with being Abraham Lincoln began one score


Global investigation shows the extent of tax avoidance

Editorial: 2Romney, former governor of Massachusetts and former head of Bain Capital investment group, refused


It’s a treasure trove of stuff

Opinion: COLUMBUS Medicaid and taxes and school funding will be the focus of newspaper headlines over the


Quinnipiac, Yale meet for NCAA title

Associated Press PITTSBURGH The home rinks for Quinnipiac and Yale lay less than 10 miles


Local car sales strong in March

Chevrolet among the Valley's top sellers


Foster care needs work

Opinion: Argus Leader, Sioux Falls, S.D.: Federal law says Native American children belong in Native American


Improv pioneer dies at 87

Associated Press LOS ANGELES Jonathan Winters, the cherub-faced comedian whose breakneck


METRO DIGEST || Rabid raccoon found in Canfield

Rabid raccoon found in Canfield CANFIELD A raccoon found in the Colonial Drive vicinity tested


A new approach to N. Korea

Opinion: What to do about Kim Jong Un, the world’s greatest showman, who is noisily threatening a nuclear war


From Disney darling to ‘Scary’ blonde

By Roger Moore McClatchy-Tribune News Service ORLANDO, Fla. On April 6, the Disney Channel


Dodgers’ Greinke will miss 8 weeks

Greinke took the brunt of the blow, breaking his left collarbone and inciting a fight.


McCutchen’s home run lifts Pirates over Reds

McCutchen’s leadoff shot to left field off J.J. Hoover (0-3), his second homer of the season, snapped a 5-all tie.


Break in water main swamps neighborhood

Associated Press AKRON People were warned to boil water for health safety after a broken 36-inch


Adult, baby injured in accident that closed part of Interstate 680

Adult, baby injured in accident that closed part of Interstate 680 YOUNGSTOWN A portion of


2 injured, 1 in custody in shooting at Virginia mall

Associated Press CHRISTIANSBURG, Va. An 18-year-old student is behind bars, charged with


Biffle looking for a boost in Texas

Texas Motor Speedway is an ideal spot because Biffle and the entire Roush Fenway Racing team have had so much success there.


NRA’s title sponsorship of race criticized by some

Associated Press FORT WORTH, TEXAS NASCAR might take a closer look at how it approves sponsors


Buckeyes’ spring workouts conclude today in Cincinnati

So who’ll be this year’s Bam Childress?


Kyle Busch wins third straight Nationwide race

Busch finished 2.27 seconds ahead of Brad Keselowski, while Austin Dillon was third and Dale Earnhardt Jr. fourth.


Deadline nearing for Stock Essay contest

Staff report Youngstown The deadline is April 22 to submit essays in the fifth annual Stock


YSU to host sessions about student loans

Staff report youngstown The Youngstown State University Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships


ELECTION 2013

ELECTION 2013 Weathersfield fire levy One 2.5-mill continuous levy to generate $346,811


MAHONING COUNTY COURTS

courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses David D. Hartong, 26, of 7950 Market St., Unit 2,


Emerging Leaders program training to begin

Staff report Youngstown The Williamson College of Business Administration and the Small


BRIDGE

BRIDGE Weekly Quiz Q. As South, vulnerable, you hold: xK 7 6 3 uK 9 3 v9 4 wK 10 9 2 Partner


BBC in hot seat as anti-Thatcher song surges on the British charts

Associated Press LONDON Opponents of the late Margaret Thatcher are taking a kind of musical


‘GLORY TO GODSSRQ

By LINDA M. LINONIS religion@vindy.com youngstown “Glory to God,” the name of the new


YSU STEM students to display projects

Staff report Youngstown Students in Youngstown State University’s College of Science,


Taliban attack kills 13 Afghan soldiers

Associated Press KABUL Taliban militants stormed an Afghan army outpost Friday, killing more


Flood-prone river spills over again

Associated Press FINDLAY Heavy rains swelled rivers across northern Ohio on Friday, flooding


Citywide revival

Citywide revival youngstown The Baptist Pastors’ Council of Youngstown and Vicinity will


eagle of the cross | Liturgy and banquet will recognize youth

The Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministry of the Catholic Diocese of Youngstown has announced 30


Today in history

Today is Saturday, April 13, the 103rd day of 2013. There are 262 days left in the year.


Births

Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Leray Jackson and DaVail Bryant, Youngstown, boy, April 10.


NATURAL-GAS TECHNOLOGY EGCC program awaits approval by state board

Staff report steubenville Eastern Gateway Community College is preparing to offer a new


LOCAL march vehicle SALES

LOCAL march vehicle SALES Top 5 New Makes Chevrolet: 915 Ford: 369 GMC: 139 Dodge:


James May, 43, Sherman Street, Niles, and Bradley Salus, 34, North Osborn Avenue, breaking and

James May, 43, Sherman Street, Niles, and Bradley Salus, 34, North Osborn Avenue, breaking and


Final service will be Sunday

By LINDA M. LINONIS religion@vindy.com coitsville When Coitsville Presbyterian Church, 91


Tribe’s Carrasco hit with 8-game suspension

The pitcher was suspended by Major League Baseball on Friday for “intentionally throwing” at New York’s Kevin Youkilis.


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